Date: 2014-11-27Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The Chief Justice of India hereby makes the following amendments to the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules,1961
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Supreme Court of India, dated November 21, 2014, amends the Supreme Court Officers and Servants Conditions of Service and Conduct Rules, 1961. It outlines the qualifications, experience, and recruitment methods for newly added positions: Branch Officer, Senior Court Assistant, and Court Assistant Junior Translator. These changes are effective from the date of notification.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Addition of Category 26A: Branch Officer**
* **Qualification:** Master's Degree from a recognized University; Diploma/Certificate Course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa. Knowledge of Computer Operation.
* **Recruitment Method:** By promotion from amongst Senior Court Assistants/Senior Translators.
* **Experience:** Minimum 3 years of service as Senior Court Assistant/Senior Translator.
* **Addition of Category 33A: Senior Court Assistant**
* **Qualification:** Master's Degree from a recognized University; Diploma/Certificate Course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa. Knowledge of Computer Operation. OR 3 years experience in translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central/State Government offices/Parliament/State Legislature Secretariats or Central/State Public Sector Undertakings/High Courts/Supreme Court of India.
* **Recruitment Method:** Direct Recruitment (40% of vacancies) or by promotion from amongst Court Assistant/Junior Translator (60% of vacancies) based on merit-cum-seniority.
* **Experience:** Minimum 3 years of service as Court Assistant/Junior Translator (for promotion).
* **Addition of Category 43A: Court Assistant Junior Translator**
* **Qualification:** Graduate with English/Hindi as one of the languages at the degree level; Diploma/Certificate Course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa. Knowledge of Computer Operation. OR 2 years experience in translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central/State Government offices/Parliament/State Legislature Secretariats or Central/State Public Sector Undertakings/High Courts.
* **Recruitment Method:** Direct Recruitment.
Impact Analysis:
* **Current Supreme Court Staff (Senior Court Assistants, Senior Translators, Court Assistants, Junior Translators):**
* *Impact:* Potential for promotion to the newly created positions based on eligibility criteria (experience, qualifications) and merit/seniority.
* *Action Required:* Review eligibility criteria for Branch Officer and Senior Court Assistant positions; prepare for potential promotion opportunities.
* **External Candidates:**
* *Impact:* Opportunity to apply for the Senior Court Assistant and Court Assistant Junior Translator positions through direct recruitment, provided they meet the specified qualifications and experience.
* *Action Required:* Review eligibility criteria for Senior Court Assistant and Court Assistant Junior Translator positions; prepare applications if eligible.
* **Supreme Court Administration:**
* *Impact:* Must implement the amended rules for recruitment and promotion to the newly created positions.
* *Action Required:* Update recruitment procedures and job descriptions to reflect the new rules; conduct recruitment and promotion processes according to the amended rules.
Key Entities Referenced
Supreme Court of India: The apex court of India, issuing the notification.
Article 146 of the Constitution: Article of the Constitution of India that confers power to the Chief Justice of India to make rules.
Chief Justice of India: The head of the Supreme Court of India, responsible for making amendments to service rules.
Supreme Court Officers and Servants Conditions of Service and Conduct Rules, 1961: The set of rules being amended by the notification regarding the service conditions of officers and servants of the Supreme Court.
New Delhi: The location where the Supreme Court of India is situated, and where the notification was issued.
Hindi: One of the official languages used in translation work described in the notification.
English: One of the official languages used in translation work described in the notification.
M.K. HANJURA: Registrar Admn.I, signatory of the order.
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SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi 21st November, 2014
G.S.R. 843(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 146 of the Constitution,
the Chief Justice of India hereby makes the following amendments to the Supreme Court Officers and Servants
(Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules,1961:-
I. The following post, qualification, experience and Method of recruitment be added as Category
No. 26A below Category No. 26 of the Schedule to the said Rules:-
Category No. Designation of the Qualification Method of Experience, if any
post Recruitment
26A Branch Officer (i) Master's Degree of a recognized By promotion from Minimum 3 years
(Translation) University, amongst Senior service as Senior
(Ex-cadre) Court Assistant Court Assistant
(ii) Diploma/Certificate Course in
(Senior Translator) (Senior Translator).
translation from Hindi to English and
on the basis of merit.
vice versa from University/ Institute
recognized by the Government;
Knowledge of Computer Operation
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II. The following post, qualification, experience and Method of recruitment be added as Category
No. 33A below Category No. 33 of the Schedule to the said Rules:-
Category No. Designation of the Qualification Method of Experience, if any
post Recruitment
33A Senior Court (i) Master's Degree of a recognized By Direct Minimum 3 years
Assistant University, Recruitment service as Court
(Senior (40% of vacancies) Assistant (Junior
(ii) Diploma/Certificate Course in
Translator) Translator) in case
translation from Hindi to English and
(Ex-cadre) vice versa from University/Institute of promotion.
recognized by the Government; OR 3
years experience in translation work
from Hindi to English and vice versa in By promotion from
amongst Court
Central/State Government
Assistant (Junior
offices/Parliament/State Legislature
Translator) on the
Secretariats or Central/State Public
basis of merit-cum-
Sector Undertakings/ High
seniority. (60% of
Courts/Supreme Court of India.
vacancies)
Knowledge of Computer Operation.
III. The following post, qualification, experience and Method of recruitment be added as Category
No. 43A below Category No. 43 of the Schedule to the said Rules:-
Category Designation of the Qualification Method of Experience, if any
No. post Recruitment
43A Court Assistant (i) Graduate with English/Hindi as By Direct
(Junior Translator) one of the languages at the degree Recruitment
(Ex-cadre) level.
(ii) Diploma/ Certificate Course in
translation from Hindi to English and
vice versa from University/Institute
recognized by the Government; OR 2
years experience in translation work
from Hindi to English and vice versa
in Central/State Government offices/
Parliament/State Legislature
Secretariats or Central/State Public
Sector Undertakings/High Courts.
Knowledge of Computer Operation
[No. F. 34/2014-SCA(I)]
By Order,
M.K. HANJURA, Registrar (Admn.I)
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